Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at the sa caleta playa apartments. The apartment we stayed in was very large and furnished in an average way for a self catering property. There was a small microwave, 2 hob rings, a fridge, toaster and kettle. The only problem we had was that we had to ask reception for clean towels after three days and our beds were only made up/bins emptied once.
On the grounds there are 3 pools, one large with various depths and shallow baby pool, one medium deep and one small toddler pool with a mushroom fountain! There is also a waterslide with it's own small exit pool. There was no lifeguard though. We never had a problem getting a sun lounger as mentioned in some other reviews but the space is limited.
There is a bar and restaurant (combined) drinks were cheap, food was very expensive and we only ate there once, plus the bar/waitress staff were very slow. Evening entertainment was held on a stage next to the outdoor dining tables until about midnight every night which was very naff (eg bingo, kareoke). We were lucky as our apartment was away from all this, I would have hated to have been overlooking that.
Also on the complex is a supermarket, very small childrens play area (just a climbing frame really) and a small room with internet access (1euro for 10 minutes).
Down some steps and a path behind the pool area was the beach, which was small but lovely, the sand was good and the sea was shallow enough for toddlers and small children to paddle in safely. Two problems with the beach were the sun loungers were owned by a small snack bar who charge 6 euros each (we put our towels on the sand after finding that out!) and on a couple of the days there were jelly fish. These were quite small and we were warned about them by the reps on arrival, I heard of a couple of people being stung but with no major problems just discomfort.
As for Sa Caleta the resort, it is very small. If you leave the apartments and turn left you come to the main resort road where you will see the commercial centre which has one large souvenir shop, two bars, one pizza restaurant (service here was very slow but it was cheap) and a chinese restaurant (we really liked it - the set menu was good value). Outside the commercial centre is the bus stop that takes you to Cuitadella (you must visit here, it is a bit touristy in the centre but there are some great restaurants on the harbour front) and across the road is the Ocean restaurant, which you can't miss as it is shaped like a ship, lit up brightly and has a huge inflatable play area at the back for children (2 euro charge), we found the service and food really good but it was a bit pricey (about 20 euro per main meal).
If you left the apartments and turned right you walk along a quiet road which overlooks the bay and leads around to a pharmacy and further on to a supermarket (better stocked and cheaper than the one at the apartments). Continuing to the right is a dirt track that leads to the Sa Nacra restaurant (down some steps, it overlooks the santandria bay and is very pretty) the lamb there is gorgeous! And if you continue following the road you come to another beach with restaurants and bars called Santandria but this is about 15 minutes walk away and it is not very well lit on an evening.
I think that's everything covered - I'll be more than happy to answer any questions anyone has! I would recommend Menorca and the sa caleta playa apartments are good but I did find it expensive to eat out there and you would probably get bored if you stayed for two weeks in that resort.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, pet owners, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun